US
1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26652
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
26652-ALabel side A
26652-BLabel side B
Lionel Hampton And His OrchestraJack The Bellboy / Central Avenue Breakdown
Vinyl pressings
Jack The Bellboy / Central Avenue Breakdown
by Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra · 1940
24 pressings8 countriesSwingJazz
Jack The Bellboy was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Jack The Bellboy
3 pressings came out in 1940, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Canada
1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26652
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26652
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
26652ARunout A
26652BRunout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Canada | Victor 26652First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | Canada | Victor 26652First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Victor 26652First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.2830Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | US | Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.2830Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Belgium | RCA 47.01627", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître K-8646Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-8646Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" K-8646Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA 447-01627", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA 447-01627", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone GW 2003Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice JK 2091Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-01627", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Victor 26652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AJack The Bellboy
- BCentral Avenue Breakdown
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jack The Bellboy are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Jack The Bellboy are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1940 and 1947.
When was Jack The Bellboy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor 26652.
How do I tell if my copy of Jack The Bellboy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26652) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 26652-A and 26652-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jack The Bellboy on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
